*For the following active listening strategy, write an example in the appropriate blank.

3. Paraphrasing

Paraphrasing involves repeating in your own words your interpretation of the speaker's message in order to gain understanding.

Paraphrase when: - You want to confirm that you understand the content of the speaker's communications and the feelings related to the content of the communication - You want to help the speaker know that he or she is communicating clearly

Example

Speaker: The team I'll be working on this project with includes Amy, and she's sharp technically, but not the easiest person in the world to work with.

*Listener: ...